The “Hi, Neighbor!” Tradition Continues

The “Hi, Neighbor!” Tradition Continues

The “Hi, Neighbor!” Tradition Continues

Don’t miss it: November 7 at 6:30 p.m.

By Bob Sanchez

 

“Hi, Neighbor!” is coming to Community Hall on South Pebble Beach on November 7 from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. Whether you’re new to Sun City Center or just want to see what’s new with our clubs, this is the perfect event for you. Members of almost 100 clubs will be ready to answer your questions and pique your interest. Aston Gardens will supply cookies, coffee and iced tea that the Line Dance Club will serve.

“Hi, Neighbor!” is Sun City Center’s oldest tradition, having begun as the community’s first club in 1962. John and Linda Bowker gave it new life in 1992, and since then it has evolved as a showcase for our cornucopia of clubs. Event Director Claudia Hinson says that the event offers residents “a more personal connection to the clubs.” Janet Ditmore has volunteered to serve as 2019 “Hi, Neighbor!” Chair.

 

News file photo of 2018 “Hi, Neighbor!”

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In this issue…

Tell us if you plan to light up your home for the holidays… Then, discover your need for speed with the Veterans Racing League, celebrate 55 years of “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” with the SCC Emergency Squad, see what’s blooming at Selby Gardens, travel to the real Southernmost Point in Florida (it’s not where you think!), meet neighbors with incredible creative talent, get to know the candidates for SCCCA Board of Directors, hear the latest on the proposed Kings Point fee, discover the local history of Meals on Wheels, hear from the Long Range Planning Committee, learn about another fun way to “Get off the couch!” and find out how to support the Hope Fund’s “Bingo and More” fundraiser.

Don’t forget to SAVE THE DATE for “Hi, Neighbor!”, the Holiday Breakfast, Holiday Walk, and the Holiday Cart Parade. And, if you want to be part of the parade, be sure to get those entries in!

Then be sure to…

Check out the SCC Bulletin, Kings Point, Community News, Dance, Military News, Faith & Service, Arts, Sports, and South County Events sections to help you plan your month. And, in a special Veterans Day edition of “Where in the World” travel with some neighbors who took their copy of The News to the beaches of Normandy, France.

Read the November 2019 Issue of The News

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Candidate for Board Withdraws

Candidate for Board Withdraws

Candidate for Board Withdraws

BREAKING NEWS FROM THE SCC COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

 

Mike Burnham has withdrawn his name from the candidates running for the Board of Directors. Since the remaining three candidates — Eric Porr, Ron Matelski, and Bob Sullivan — are running unopposed, the “Meet the Candidates Night” scheduled for November 13 has been cancelled.

To learn more about the remaining candidates, be sure to read their interviews in the November issue of The News, here. Note: That issue includes interviews with all four candidates, because Mr. Burnham’s resignation was announced after the issue had been printed. 

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Kings Point Food Truck Rally

Kings Point Food Truck Rally

Kings Point Food Truck Rally

Monday, November 4, from 4 to 8 p.m.

 

Music by Sunset Social Club. Come enjoy Monsta Lobsta, Surly Mermaid, Whichpress, and Chief’s Chill Out Ice Cream! Food trucks under Portico Entertainment in the Veterans Theater.

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Veterans – Live Your Racing Dreams

Veterans – Live Your Racing Dreams

Veterans – Live Your Racing Dreams

By Kai Rambow

 

Have you ever wanted to race a motorized vehicle around a race track?  If you’re a veteran, then here’s a chance to make your racing dreams come true. A Veteran’s Racing League is being put together.  Experience is not required; volunteers will train you.  Some races will be held in the new year on both oval tracks and raceway type courses.

Jonathon Tepes Sharkey, a veteran himself, has driven this new initiative.  Sharkey, still races today, although he quickly points out that he needs help getting out of the race vehicles.  “We’ll help you see if this is something you’d like to do, and then help you prepare to race.”

Sharkey already has enlisted help from sponsors such as Motul.  They are working on keeping expenses as low as possible.  If you’d like to check it out, contact Jonathon at auracing@yahoo.com. The track is located at 14848 Speedway Drive, Wimauma, FL 33598, just off CR-672 (Balm Road).

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